I have a 1991 honda civic dx. Worked great until last week when i was stopped at a red light and the engine just cut out. Restarted OK. Then i was cruising down the freeway and the engine suddenly cut out again. I pulled over into the shoulder and it started fine. Now, i can't make a 5 minute trip to the store without it cutting out, and it takes a few tries to start. My mechanic cannot locate the cause. Anyone?
I'm 99% sure your starting problem is related to a faulty Main Relay. Have you read the FAQ?
About the swap: What is the engine code of the engine in the 91 Acura? What is the engine code of the original engine in the 91 Civic?
Generally, if you want to swap a D series engine in a car that already had a D series engine in it (for instance, swap a D16A8 into a car with D15B2), it would bolt right in. If you plan on swapping a B series engine, you will need engine mounts.
There are a lot more issues, like switching engine harness, OBD-0 <-> OBD-1 <-> OBD-2 issues, transmissions, shift linkage...just search the net, there's a LOT of information available.
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this is the first time I have posted anywhere so excuse me if I dont do it completely right
anywho.....I had the same problem with my 91 civic si except I was moving at about 80 kms an hour...
Me and a buddy tried everything that we could in the parking lot I was lucky enough to roll to a stop in with no luck. When we towed it back to his garage we took most of the electrical apart and found nothing. At that point we thought that it might be fuel related and took most of that apart. Needless to say that was not it...on a last ditch effort we pulled the distributor apart and low and behold the rotor had popped off and wasnt able to spin. Be careful if you do open up your distributor because we lost the little set screw.. in gravel.... that was an ordeal..but after we got the screw back in it started. I went out and bought a new alternator.....by the way they cost ALOT...and since then I havent had a problem with my car dying anymore
I have the same problem on my Honda civic 92 twin cabi, where the engine cut off after 5 to 20 minutes driving , and getting worse on the hot day. We replaced the distributor and problem free ever since.
just wen I tought it was all ok .....my car also died again. I took it to an import shop and THEY FIXED IT!!! It was the ignitor I believe.....if not it is the distributor for sure.....you are probably getting one off ebay for dirt cheap PEACE (thecsrs.com)
I have also had this problem with both my 91 Civics around 287,000 kms. My car would not start when hot and would cut out when at stop signs or when turning (usually across traffic!!). Due in part to main relay (easy fix) and also from worn out distributor. Problem did not return after these repairs.
From all indications of problems above I would recommend you check the condition of your fuel pump units. These units all have electric motors which eventually tire out then heat up and fail,if they cool down they start running again which is the period in between the wait and starting once more..The fuel Tank themselves often have lots of dirt and dust clogging the pick up point of the pump thus overworking the pump..these are issues to check..if this does not work then let me know as these cars were made to run for almost forever......E-Honda
.....my car also died again. I took it to an import shop and THEY FIXED IT!!! It was the ignitor I believe.....if not it is the distributor for sure.....you are probably getting one off ebay for dirt cheap PEACE (thecsrs.com)
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